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Climate


Cyclonic conditions at the Research
Station's beach barbecue area

The climate is tropical, with a summer wet season and a winter dry season. Southeast trade winds at 15 to 25 knots are a consistent feature from March to September. In the later months of the year, winds become lighter and more variable in direction. During summer, strong northwesterly winds are interspersed with relatively calm intervals, and cyclones may occur between November and April. Lizard Island is large enough to provide a relatively sheltered lee shore in all but the most extreme weather conditions.

air temperature

 yearly rainfall